30 Grams to Cups
30 grams converts to a different number of cups depending on the ingredient. See how much 30g of flour, sugar, butter, and more equals in cups below.
30 grams of all-purpose flour ≈
0.25US cups
About ¼ cup
Based on 1 US cup of all-purpose flour = 120g
Sources: King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart · USDA FoodData Central — Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached (FDC 168894)
Data last verified: July 18, 2026
30g to cups by ingredient
| Ingredient | Grams per cup | 30g in cups | Kitchen fraction |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 120g | 0.25 cups | ¼ cup |
| Granulated sugar | 198g | 0.15 cups | ⅛ cup |
| Butter | 227g | 0.13 cups | ⅛ cup |
| Water | 240g | 0.13 cups | ⅛ cup |
| Milk | 244g | 0.12 cups | ⅛ cup |
| Bread flour | 120g | 0.25 cups | ¼ cup |
| Honey | 339g | 0.09 cups | 1 tablespoon |
| Cocoa powder | 84g | 0.36 cups | ⅜ cup |
| Cake flour | 120g | 0.25 cups | ¼ cup |
| Maple syrup | 315g | 0.10 cups | ⅛ cup |
| Long-grain white rice (dry) | 185g | 0.16 cups | ⅛ cup + 1 tablespoon |
| Cornstarch | 128g | 0.23 cups | ¼ cup |
| Rolled oats | 89g | 0.34 cups | ⅓ cup |
| Vegetable oil (soybean) | 218g | 0.14 cups | ⅛ cup |
| Olive oil | 216g | 0.14 cups | ⅛ cup |
| Plain whole-milk yogurt | 245g | 0.12 cups | ⅛ cup |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 220g | 0.14 cups | ⅛ cup |
| Table salt (fine) | 288g | 0.10 cups | ⅛ cup |
| Powdered sugar | 120g | 0.25 cups | ¼ cup |
| Almond flour | 96g | 0.31 cups | ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon |
This table uses the US cup / 240 ml
If your recipe uses a metric or US customary cup, the result will differ slightly — switch cup sizes and enter any gram amount in the calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 30 grams of flour?
30 grams of flour is about 0.25 cups, based on 1 US cup of flour = 120g.
How many cups is 30 grams of sugar?
30 grams of sugar is about 0.15 cups, based on 1 US cup of sugar = 198g.
Why does 30g convert to a different number of cups for each ingredient?
Grams measure weight and cups measure volume, so the result depends on how dense each ingredient is. That's why 30g of flour, sugar, and butter each equal a different number of cups — see the full table above for every ingredient.
Which cup size does this page use?
This table uses the US cup / 240 ml. If your recipe uses a metric or US customary cup, the result will differ slightly — switch cup sizes and enter any gram amount in the calculator.
Can I convert 30g to cups for an ingredient not listed here?
Yes — open the Grams to Cups calculator, enter 30 grams, and choose any ingredient in our database for an exact result.
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